The appeal of former head of the National Security Ministry of Nakhchivan

On 26 July the  Supreme Court of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (NAR) held a preliminary hearing in the case of the former Minister of National Security of NAR Veli Alekperov. Hearings on the merits  are scheduled for August 1,  Turan was told by Vugar Hasayev, the   lawyer   of the former minister.

During the meeting the lawyer asked to acquit Alekperov, to consider the complaint and  to conduct  the trial, questioning officials who tortured  the ex-Minister. No request was not granted.

 On 24 June the  Military  Serious Crimes Court of Nakhchivan condemned Veli Aleskerov for 14 years,  found him guilty of misappropriation, abuse of office and illegal wiretapping.

Aleskerov for 15 years headed the National Security Ministry of Nakhchivan. He was suddenly dismissed in December 2015. Shortly thereafter a lawsuit was filed against him. After keeping him under arrest, Alasgarov was released under house arrest, but was arrested again after he told the press about  his innocence and torture during his arrest. On the results of the preliminary investigation  Aleskerov  was charged  also  with  illegal wiretapping. -06B-